Citizen Fire Academy

The Inver Grove Heights Fire Department jointly hosts an annual Citizen’s Fire Academy alongside the South Metro Fire Department. This unique eight-week program, open to residents who live and/or work within the cities of West St. Paul, South St. Paul, or Inver Grove Heights, typically takes place in the fall months, usually October and November.

In the Citizen’s Fire Academy, participants will be given a from-the-inside view of the differing professional lives of Inver Grove Heights and South Metro firefighters. Along with an in-depth informational look at each fire department, the Citizens Fire Academy includes participation in varying fire, rescue, and EMS activities such as:

Hands-only CPR

Basic First Aid

Forcible entry

Automobile extrication and rescue

Limited controlled live fire training using propane props

Orientation to Dakota County’s Emergency Dispatching system

Applications for the Citizen’s Fire Academy are now being accepted until the the program is filled. Please view the following documents: